3.5 munchies: Firm, slightly chewy linguine cooked to al dente perfection; tossed with sautéed garlic, olive oil, fresh herbs, coriander, and spring onion. I’d highly recommend all the spice kings and queens to request for extra spicy because there was hardly any heat from the pasta – albeit well-cooked and packed with great flavours. There was also a good amount of plump, salty crab meat to complement the springy and garlicky noodles. Unfortunately, I left the cafe still feeling hungry because the portion ($19) was simply too small!
4.5 munchies: I love it whenever I walk into a restaurant with zero expectations and a dish like the quinoa brown rice featured here exceeds them all. Served in a hot stone pot, the brown and black rice was cooked to al dente perfection and had a savoury, nutty taste to it. White quinoa was also added for extra fluffy texture and nutty flavour. The rice was still sizzling away when I helped myself to the third serving! Absolutely loved the crispy grains at the bottom of the stone pot – think of claypot rice without all the sodium and grease. It was so flavourful that I was able to ignore the finely-diced green and red capsicum in the dish. 5 munchies if only shiitake or lion’s mane mushrooms were added to the dish! #RASEpicurean #Burpproved
I'd also highly recommend the Wild Mushroom & White Truffle Pizza and Snow Chrysanthemum with Grass Jelly dessert. Congratulations to elemen å…ƒç´ for winning the Best Asian Restaurant (Casual Dining) award at the RAS Epicurean Star Award 2017!
4.5 munchies: I love it whenever I walk into a restaurant with zero expectations and a dish like the quinoa brown rice featured here exceeds them all. Served in a hot stone pot, the brown and black rice was cooked to al dente perfection and had a savoury, nutty taste to it. White quinoa was also added for extra fluffy texture and nutty flavour. The rice was still sizzling away when I helped myself to the third serving! Absolutely loved the crispy grains at the bottom of the stone pot – think of claypot rice without all the sodium and grease. It was so flavourful that I was able to ignore the finely-diced green and red capsicum in the dish. 5 munchies if only shiitake or lion’s mane mushrooms were added to the dish! #RASEpicurean #Burpproved
I'd also highly recommend the Wild Mushroom & White Truffle Pizza and Snow Chrysanthemum with Grass Jelly dessert. Congratulations to elemen å…ƒç´ for winning the Best Asian Restaurant (Casual Dining) award at the RAS Epicurean Star Award 2017!
This was a hosted meal by elemen å…ƒç´ ; many thanks to Sixth Sense PR for the invitation and taking us on the RAS Epicurean Star Award Trail!
4 munchies: The crispy lotus root chips engulfed the room with strong salted egg aroma as soon as the plate landed on the Lazy Susan. Dehydrated to retain its crispness, every wheel of the lotus root was sliced thinly and coated evenly with the sweet-savoury, powdery salted egg mix. Curry leaves were added for extra fragrance. #Burpproved
This was a hosted meal by Wan He Lou.
4 munchies: The crispy lotus root chips engulfed the room with strong salted egg aroma as soon as the plate landed on the Lazy Susan. Dehydrated to retain its crispness, every wheel of the lotus root was sliced thinly and coated evenly with the sweet-savoury, powdery salted egg mix. Curry leaves were added for extra fragrance. #Burpproved
3 munchies: For just $3.50 per plate, you get one fried chicken thigh, fragrant basmati rice, curry dipping sauce, and homemade archar. It was a real shame that the tender chicken had been pre-fried, which resulted in the crumbs being stale (think lao hong). I honestly wouldn't mind waiting slightly longer for fried-to-order chicken that is crisp and juicy!
Sikkander's Briyani, #02-100
3 munchies: For just $3.50 per plate, you get one fried chicken thigh, fragrant basmati rice, curry dipping sauce, and homemade archar. It was a real shame that the tender chicken had been pre-fried, which resulted in the crumbs being stale (think lao hong). I honestly wouldn't mind waiting slightly longer for fried-to-order chicken that is crisp and juicy!
Sikkander's Briyani, #02-100
3.5 munchies: Caught fresh daily at Jurong Fish Farm, the grey mullet is ideal for cooking and pairing with strong flavours. The homemade olive and anchovy tapenade gave the white fish a punch of saltiness. To balance out the pungent mush, the sweetness of pumpkin purée and sourness of white balsamic sauce vierge also reduced the strength of the white fish's natural muddy flavour. Baby vegetables were roasted until tender and lightly browned in spots.
Chef Kelvin Loke alternates the grey mullet with sea bass from the same fish farm occasionally.
3.5 munchies: Caught fresh daily at Jurong Fish Farm, the grey mullet is ideal for cooking and pairing with strong flavours. The homemade olive and anchovy tapenade gave the white fish a punch of saltiness. To balance out the pungent mush, the sweetness of pumpkin purée and sourness of white balsamic sauce vierge also reduced the strength of the white fish's natural muddy flavour. Baby vegetables were roasted until tender and lightly browned in spots.
Chef Kelvin Loke alternates the grey mullet with sea bass from the same fish farm occasionally.
4 munchies: Piping hot, bitter-sweet matcha lava oozes out as soon as the fragrant Thai milk tea ice cream sits atop the buttery, crumbly cookie. One spoonful with all 3 hot and cold elements was all it took to send me to tea heaven after lunch in this blistering heat! #Burpproved
This was a hosted meal by Creamery Boutique Ice Creams.
4 munchies: Piping hot, bitter-sweet matcha lava oozes out as soon as the fragrant Thai milk tea ice cream sits atop the buttery, crumbly cookie. One spoonful with all 3 hot and cold elements was all it took to send me to tea heaven after lunch in this blistering heat! #Burpproved
This was a hosted meal by Creamery Boutique Ice Creams.
4 munchies: One of the best pork jowl dishes I’ve ever eaten, the slightly charred strips of meat were grilled to tender perfection with crisp texture. The tofu purée might be light and smooth, but I’d have preferred it served as a dip on the side as there was too much purée doused on the flavourful pork. Thankfully, the mentaiko and Vietnamese-infused sauce enhanced the smokiness of the hog with savoury and fiery flavours! #Burpproved
This was a hosted meal by Maru; many thanks to Burpple for the kind invitation!
